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Schools with Animal Husbandry Programs: How to Choose

Animal husbandry is often called animal science or animal management, and programs are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These programs emphasize topics such as animal health, nutrition, diseases and evaluation.

10 Schools with Animal Husbandry Programs

The following schools offer animal husbandry programs:

University/College

Location

Institution Type

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Tuition (2018-2019)*

Alabama A&M University

Normal, Alabama

4-year, Public

Bachelor's

$9,744 In-state $18,354 Out-of-state

Berry College

Mount Berry, Georgia

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Bachelor's

$36,556

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, Idaho

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Associate's Bachelor's

$4,118

Casper College

Casper, Wyoming

2-year, Public

Associate's

$3,072 In-state $7,584 Out-of-state

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

4-year, Private not-for-profit

Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

$55,188

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

4-year, Public

Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

$8,988 In-state $23,392 Out-of-state

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana

4-year, Public

Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

$7,277 In-state $24,993 Out-of-state

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas

2-year, Public

Associate's

$2,778 In-district $3,834 In-state $4,842 Out-of-state

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida

4-year, primarily associate's, Public

Associate's

$2,563 In-state $9,189 Out-of-state

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

4-year, Public

Bachelor's

$10,280 In-state $21,900 Out-of-state

Source: *NCES College Navigator

School Selection Criteria

Students interested in studying animal husbandry can find programs at community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities. Remember these things as you pick an animal husbandry school:

Students interested in a career in animal husbandry should make sure their school offers hands-on courses in topics like livestock grading and evaluation, animal management and artificial reproduction.

Many schools offer animal science programs with a specialized focus, such as a certificate program in cattle, dairy or swine management.

Students should consider their career goals, such as becoming a veterinarian or managing a dairy farm, and choose a program that will help them prepare.

Certificate in Animal Management

Commonly designed for those looking for immediate job placement on farms, vocational certificate programs can take 6-18 months of full- or part-time study to complete. Some programs offer cooperative work experience opportunities.

Associate's Degree in Animal Science

Associate degree programs involve two years of skills courses, fieldwork and academic instruction in industry-specific areas. Some associate degree programs may also offer sponsored internships.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Baccalaureate degree programs in animal science may focus on all areas of the livestock production industry, including business models and marketing. Some animal science programs take a more academic approach, requiring additional advanced courses in the natural sciences and preparing the student for graduate veterinary study. Several schools offer extracurricular clubs, intern or study abroad opportunities, teaching assistantships or research projects.

Students looking to study animal husbandry will want to look for a school that offers ample opportunity for hands-on experience working with animals. They will also need to consider their career goals and find a program that offers a specialization in an appropriate area.